A Solution to the Inherent List on Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers

<strong>List</strong> of Figures
Figure 1: Stresses in rectangular plates under uniform lateral pressure [2] 38
Figure 2: 2"^* Deck Compartment 2-165-8-V 39
Figure 3: 2"'' Deck Compartment 2-165-8-V, transverse section 41
Figure 4: 4"" Deck Compartment 4-165-4-V 42
Figure 5: S'*" Deck Compartment 8-225-6-V 43
<strong>List</strong> of Tables
Table 1: CVN 68 Class Delivery Data and Class Predictions as of 11/17/03 8
Table 2: Deck Location Cost Comparison 32
Table 3: Required Structural Modifications for 2-165-8-V 40
Table 4: Required Structural Modifications for 4-165-4-V 42
Table 5: Required Structural Modifications for 8-225-6-V 44
Table 6: Final Cost, Weight Addition, and Change in KG Comparison 47
<strong>List</strong> of Appendices
Appendix A: Tank Location Study 54
Appendix B: Preliminary POSSE Modeling Results 58
Appendix C: Preliminary Cost Estimation Data and Worksheets 62
Appendix D: Preliminary Cost Comparison 86
Appendix E: Complete Structural Analysis 88
Appendix F: Final POSSE Modeling Results 148
Appendix G: Final Cost Estimation Data and Worksheets 150